Gary Linekar said in an interview that Arsenal needs to sign a huge star after the defeat against Man United. The Premier league leaders Arsenal faced of against Man United in the lastest gameweek’s main event. The match was an absolute thriller which ended up in a 2-3 win for the Red Devils. United’s new manager Michael Carrick did an amazing job as he completely outplayed Arteta. United’s win gave Manchester City a hope as currently Arsenal have only four points more than City. Arsenal will take a trip to Elland road for their next fixture. It would be interesting to see how Arteta manages the team for their next game.
Gary Linekar has claimed it would be ‘game over’ for Arsenal’s a Premier League title rivals if Mikel Arteta signed long-term transfer target Julian Alvarez. Arsenal’s bizarre record in the final third was highlighted after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat against Man United at the Emirates stadium. The Gunners were hoping to reclaim their seven-point lead at the top of the table after Manchester City’s win earlier in the weekend. But now lead the title race by just four after losing at home for the today time this season. Arsenal started well and took the lead through Lisandro Martinez’s own goal but were pegged back. First by Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser and then Patrick Dorgu’s stunning strike. Mikel Arteta’s side looked to have snatched the momentum back when Mikel Merino levelled late on but Matheus Cunha scored a brilliant winner shortly after to give caretaker boss Michael Carrick back to back wins. Arsenal are top of both the Premier League and Champions League despite the fact no Gunners player has more than five goals so far this season.
Inside Arsenal vs Man United at the Emirates
Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but needed a slice of luck to open the scoring. Bukayo Saka clipped the ball back to Martin Odegaard in the penalty area and his shot was inadvertently flicked past Senne Lammens in the Manchester United goal by Martinez. The Cameroon star pounced on a poor back from Martin Zubimendi and kept his composure to round goalkeeper David Raya and slot home to make it 1-1. Fernandes fed Dorgu the ball. He unleashed an unstoppable volley that flew past Raya and into the net off the bar from just outside the penalty area. Mikel Arteta responded by making four changes to his team, sending on Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino in search of an equaliser. Noni Madueke followed shortly afterwards as the Gunners struggled to carve out clear-cut chances. Perhaps inevitably, the equaliser came from a set piece. Merino bundled home from close range after Lammens failed to punch clear a corner to make it 2-2. Yet the response from the Red Devils was swift and deadly. Cunha picked up possession and curled another unstoppable finish past Raya to secure a memorable three points for the visitors.
Michael Carrick's 5 games in charge of Man United:
Win vs Arsenal (Arteta) ✅
Win vs Villarreal (Emery) ✅
Draw vs Chelsea (Tuchel) 🤝
Win vs Man City (Guardiola) ✅
Win vs Arsenal (Arteta again) ✅ pic.twitter.com/6XMrktdiQr
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) January 26, 2026
Fan’s reaction
The Manchester United fans are filled with joy after watching their club get all three points against Arsenal. The fans believe that Michael Carrick is perfect for the job as he has already beaten Pep and Arteta. On the other hand Arsenal fans are fuming after their defeat at their home stadium. They are well aware that Pep Guardiola has the capability to win the league from this position.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, it was a perfect match for the neutrals. The best league in the world is well on course of producing another thriller ending of the season.
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